The Vivienne Files

Capsule wardrobes inspired by art and nature

  • Home
  • Start Here
  • Articles
    • Starting From Scratch
    • Common Wardrobe
    • Packing
    • Start With Art
    • Project 333
    • 4×4 Wardrobes
    • Weekly Timeless Wardrobes
    • Archives by Date
    • Archives by Categories & Tags
  • Support The Vivienne Files
    • Books, Clothes & more
    • Templates & Color Planners
  • Contact
Home » Chic Sightings: Black and Pink in the Capsule Wardrobe

Chic Sightings: Black and Pink in the Capsule Wardrobe

July 8, 2016
 

Everybody says that a little black dress (LBD – it even has its own acronym!) is a capsule wardrobe essential… and for me, that’s certainly the truth! But of course I’m not going to tell you to wear black, NOR am I going to tell you that you must wear dresses. That said, I’ve seen a lot of black dresses recently in downtown Chicago, and some of the freshest looks have paired their black with pink!

If you own an amazing handbag, it’s well worth building at least one entire outfit around it. And if you’re going out after work, a few pink touches make your work-wardrobe black dress more than appropriate for a romantic dinner:

Chic Sightings: Black and Pink in the Capsule Wardrobe

Earrings – Ippolita; short-sleeved dress – Lands’ End; open cardigan – L.L.Bean; bag – Dolce & Gabbana; slingbacks – Trotters; short-sleeved cardigan – East; sleeveless dress – Lands’ End;  bracelet – Lagos;  clutch – Nancy Gonzalez; sandals – Loeffler Randall

 

Maybe you feel like you want to straddle that fine line between wearing a dress and NOT being too “dressy.” A field jacket is a good option for that, especially if it’s not in a traditional “field-y” kind of outdoors color. Your black dress that you think is only wearable to work could even go to a wedding, if paired with a classic jacket, a beautiful necklace, and a timeless clutch:

 

Chic Sightings: Black and Pink in the Capsule Wardrobe

Short-sleeved dress – Lands’ End; earrings – Assael; scarf – East; field jacket – L.L.Bean; ballet flats – Earth; sleeveless dress – Lands’ End; short jacket – Jacques Vert; onyx and rhodocrosite necklace – Sasina; clutch – Rocio; d’Orsay Pumps – Nina

 

If you’re really feeling like mixing it up, never forget the fun possibilities inherent in a pair of classic Converse shoes! A pair of sparkly flats, big earrings, and a floaty scarf are perfect for evening, with a pretty pink cardigan over your shoulders:

 

Chic Sightings: Black and Pink in the Capsule Wardrobe

Earrings – Narayani; short-sleeved dress – Lands’ End; short cardigan – Lands’ End; canvas shoes – Converse; backpack – Dolce & Gabbana; long cardigan – J. Crew; scarf – Bindya; earrings – Erickson Beamon; sleeveless dress – Lands’ End; sparkly flats – Shoes of Prey

 

I love using simple dresses as a base for beautiful accessories – any other accent colors that you’d like to see?love,
Janice

Chic Sightings: Black and Pink in the Capsule Wardrobe
Tweet
Pin79
Share
79 Shares

07.08.16 15 Comments

Tags: black, cardigans, Chic sighting, dresses, hot pink, pink
<<Vacation Report, and a Few Extra Thoughts and GoodiesBuilding a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Owl on Ginko Branch by Ohara Koson>>

Comments

  1. Anonymous says

    July 8, 2016 at 7:41 am

    These are so elegant, and each with their distinct character (I like the backpack version best!). They are also an inspiration if like me you are trying to phase out black, yet still have several quality key pieces that are likely to stay in the closet for several more seasons.
    Many thanks as always for your imaginative and subtle outfits!
    Alice

    Reply
  2. Taste of France says

    July 8, 2016 at 7:57 am

    Pink is definitely a way of making black look more summery.
    The Converse/backpack version is ideal for travel. Comfortable, practical and chic. It makes all the difference that the backpack is nice leather (not one you'd use for camping) and the shoes match it.
    So glad to see you posting. I read you first thing in the morning, and you inspire me to step up my game as I get dressed for the day. The past few weeks have been a little slouchy!

    Reply
  3. Margie from Toronto says

    July 8, 2016 at 9:48 am

    Also very glad to see you back – and I hope it was a lovely rest.
    I'm still not wearing dresses but definitely have my eye on one or two LBD's for the Fall/Winter. But for now – I have lovely black summer pants, a pink cardigan and I just rediscovered a pink linen jacket that's been too small to wear for the past few years and hiding in the back of my wardrobe (just couldn't give it up) so I think Monday's outfit is taken care of!

    Reply
  4. Roz Murphy says

    July 8, 2016 at 10:25 am

    Just wanted to say 'welcome back'! We've missed you!

    Reply
  5. Anonymous says

    July 8, 2016 at 2:31 pm

    Happy you are back and hopefully rested! Love the pink….

    Reply
  6. Anonymous says

    July 8, 2016 at 2:56 pm

    I love simple dresses. Nothing gets you dressed quicker for the office. Pink is such a pretty addition to dark neutrals; I do however look hideous in pink. But I sure like it.

    Cornelia

    Reply
  7. Anonymous says

    July 8, 2016 at 3:00 pm

    How nice to see you back; you have been missed! I hope your break was productive and restful. As for colors I would like to see… periwinkle & mid range blues are on my radar. Mary

    Reply
  8. ypsiknitti says

    July 8, 2016 at 3:10 pm

    Love the converse shoes! I'll have to see if I can carry that one off

    Reply
  9. Brenda says

    July 8, 2016 at 3:42 pm

    Hi! I love the idea of pink and black. Thank you! I'd love to see a brown dress (chocolate or medium dark/grey) with accents such as teal or aubergine. As always, I enjoy your posts. : )

    Reply
  10. webbygee says

    July 8, 2016 at 3:59 pm

    Welcome back! Yous is always the first blog I read every morning. With no new blogs, I went back and read some of your older posts. There's a wealth of knowledge in your archives.

    I don't wear dresses anymore since I retired to a casual lake life, but I'm starting to consider it. I especially like the black with pink, and I love the Converse shoes. I'd like to see aqua with the black.

    Reply
  11. lrlincks says

    July 8, 2016 at 6:53 pm

    Very chic! Further proof that good basics can take you anywhere! I have never liked pink but this would certainly work with coral, which I love! I rarely wear a dress, but if I can manage to get all my excess weight off I would entertain the idea!

    Reply
  12. Susan Bybee says

    July 10, 2016 at 4:03 am

    I just got a new black dress and I've been seeing how nicely it will play with my pink things!

    Reply
  13. Susan Bybee says

    July 10, 2016 at 4:03 am

    I just got a new black dress and I've been seeing how nicely it will play with my pink things!

    Reply
  14. Jeffiner Cox says

    July 10, 2016 at 2:58 am

    Welcome back! I have missed your updates, but I hope you enjoyed your vacation.

    Could you give some advice on how to wear an LBD during the summer? One of my friends (who loves to wear black) was set to attend an evening event at a very formal place in town, so she of course turned to her LBD. That is, until she saw that the dress code was "summer chic." She felt black wasn't "summery" enough, and unfortunately spent a lot of time shopping and worrying about what to wear.

    Reply
  15. Anonymous says

    July 10, 2016 at 12:52 pm

    I love it when you give us chic sightings and then give us options. My favorite kind of post.

    Please keep them coming.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

logo
The Vivienne Files is a unique personal style blog with carefully-selected capsule wardrobes based on color palettes drawn from works of art, nature, and more. It helps women buy less clothing, and to love what they buy. Read more...
  • Bloglovin
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter

STAY UP TO DATE

Privacy Policy

Recent Posts

  • First Half of Six Paintings, 12 Months - February 2023First Half of Six Paintings, 12 Months – February 2023
  • Accessories! Project 333 based on Morris GravesRain by Kay RussellAccessories! Project 333 based on Morris Graves/Rain by Kay Russell
  • wardrobe of the Week 03WOW Wardrobe Of the Week – January 22 – 28, 2023
  • Bloglovin
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • Home
  • Start Here
  • Contact
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2023 · Dazzling Theme theme by Restored 316